Altamont, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37301
Grundy County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,429
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $35,417
- Median income Below-median income area
- $133,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Altamont pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37301 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 37301 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Altamont, Grundy County, Tennessee, home to just 1,429 residents across 140.1 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 37301 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $35,417 (47% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,364. Economic pressure is pronounced: 28.5% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 16.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $133,100 (46% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $967; owner occupancy is 91.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Grundy County, so 37301 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 37301
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Altamont, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37301.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37301, Altamont, TN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,429
Population
140.1
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37301?
45.6
Median Age
54.4%
Male
45.6%
Female
0.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$35,417
Median Household Income
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$26,364
Per Capita Income
28.5%
Poverty Rate
16.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 37301 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Altamont, TN household income vs. every Tennessee ZIP code
Median household income among 593 reporting Tennessee ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$35,417 4th percentile higher than 4% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Tennessee ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
757housing units
757
Total Housing Units
613
Occupied Units
144
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$133,100
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$967
Median Rent
1993
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 28 business establishments in ZIP 37301, employing approximately 946 people with a combined annual payroll of $66,195,000.
28
Businesses
946
Employees
$66.2M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 14.3% |
| Construction | 3 | 10.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 10.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 37301 vs 37313 →
ZIP 37301 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37387
Tracy City (37387)
3,323 residents
- 37313
Coalmont (37313)
1,731 residents
- 37301
Altamont (37301)
1,429 residents
- 37305 889
Beersheba Springs (37305)
889 residents
- 37366 828
Pelham (37366)
828 residents
- 37394 105
Viola (37394)
105 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37301 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37301 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37305
Beersheba Springs (37305)
$61,167 median income
- 37366
Pelham (37366)
$58,616 median income
- 37394
Viola (37394)
$48,523 median income
- 37387
Tracy City (37387)
$46,944 median income
- 37313
Coalmont (37313)
$43,218 median income
- 37301
Altamont (37301)
$35,417 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37301 ranks #6 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37301, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,429 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 37301 in?
ZIP code 37301 (Altamont) is located in Grundy County, Tennessee. Grundy County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grundy-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37301?
ZIP code 37301 in Altamont, TN has a population of 1,429 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37301?
The median household income in ZIP 37301 is $35,417, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37301?
The median home value in ZIP 37301 is $133,100, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37301?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37301 is White at 97.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37301?
ZIP code 37301 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 946 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37301?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37301 are: Manufacturing (4), Retail trade (4), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37301?
In ZIP code 37301, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37301?
In ZIP code 37301, approximately 91.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37301?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37301 is 28.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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